Bishop of Lahore, the Rt Revd Irfan Jamil condemns Sunday’s terrorist attack on two churches in the cities Youhanabad neighbourhood in Pakistan.
Around 100,000 Christians live in the neighbourhood of Youhanabad according to officials. Up to 4,000 people took to the streets following the attack, many armed with clubs, smashing vehicles and attacking a city bus station in a rare show of anger by the Christian Minority.
The Right Reverend Irfan Jamil prays for the deceased and injured following the suicide attack on two churches. Credit. Pukaar News
People gather to pray with Bishop of Leicester, the Rt Revd Irfan Jamil near to the site where one of the blasts happened. Credit. Pukaar News
Christians take to the streets of Lahore following the attack. Credit. Pukaar NewsA resident of Youhanabad holds some shrapnel from the bomb blast. Credit Pukaar News
Many Pakistani Christians are angry that minorities are treated so unfairly in the country. Credit. Pukaar News
People crowd around a coffin of one of the deceased to show their respects. Credit. Pukaar News
